drunk

1 [not usually before noun]having drunk so much alcohol that it is impossible to think or speak clearlyShe was too drunk to remember anything about the party.His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk.They got drunk on vodka.Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly(= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk).oppositesoberSee related entries:Addiction

2drunk with something(formal)in a great state of excitement because of a particular emotion or situationdrunk with success

Word OriginMiddle English: past participle of drink; compare with drunken.Extra examplesHarry went out and got drunk last night.He came home blind drunk, as usual.He was still half drunk.I was beginning to feel very drunk.She was almost drunk with all these new impressions.She was arrested for drunk driving.The wine had made him drunk.drunk with fatigueHis only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk.Idioms